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PPL Corporation (PPL)
$35.11
Pre-Market$34.97-0.14 (-0.40%)· Last close Sep 4
PPL Corporation provides electricity and natural gas to approximately 3.6 million customers in the United States.
Historical Price
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200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
PPL Corporation in the Utilities sector is trading at $35.11 with a market capitalization of $26.4B. Wall Street consensus targets $40.93 (14 analysts), implying a +16.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 12% below its 52-week high of $40.11, remaining 2.4% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 70/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +16.6% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | — | $2.77B↑ | $2.27B↑ | $2.24B↑ | $2.02B |
| Gross Profit | — | $1.22B↑ | $920.00M↓ | $1.00B↑ | $831.00M |
| Operating Income | — | $745.00M↑ | $476.00M↓ | $569.00M↑ | $406.00M |
| Net Income | — | $452.00M↑ | $266.00M↓ | $318.00M↑ | $183.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
PPL Corporation provides electricity and natural gas to approximately 3.6 million customers in the United States. It operates in three segments: Kentucky Regulated, Pennsylvania Regulated, and Rhode Island Regulated. The company engages in the transm...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$26.42B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
20.78
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.58
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.17%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
6.90%
Volume
Today's trading volume
10.03M
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